Senior Cook

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881 Job Title Senior Cook Location Kingston Position Information Posting Number: CS02270 | Position Number: 109 | FTE: Full‑time, Academic Year | Salary: $48,771 - $53,059 (Grade 315) | Union: C94/L528 – Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) | Status: Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year Contact Sean Nelson, Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io Duties and Responsibilities Illustrative examples of work performed: Plan, supervise, prepare, and cook all food and beverages for daily meals served to at least 100 but less than 500 persons. Assist a higher‑rank cook with manufacturing, assembling, and packaging of food; instruct and direct subordinate personnel in the Central Food Processing Plant. Estimate food needs in advance and requisition necessary supplies to comply with menu requirements. Supervise receipt, storage, care, and distribution of food supplies. Prepare meals adhering to approved standardized recipes and a predetermined schedule. Inspect kitchens, cafeterias, refrigerators, storage rooms, and equipment for cleanliness and pest control. Consult with a superior on development and maintenance of an adequate dietary program. Act as a supervisory assistant to a higher‑rank cook in a large kitchen and prepare and cook foods as directed. Perform related work as required. Required Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and capacities: Thorough knowledge of food and beverage preparation and kitchen management. Skill in various branches of cookery, including meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages, and desserts in large quantities. Ability to plan, lay out, and supervise the work of others preparing and cooking food daily for 100–500 persons. Ability to assist or operate a food production department in the Central Food Processing Plant. Education and Experience: Completion of eight school grades; or Employment as a cook in a hospital, hotel, or large restaurant, with experience in preparing foods in large quantities. OR, a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to the above. Physical requirement: Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties, as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Compensation and Benefits • Salary: $48,771 – $53,059 (Grade 315) • Benefits include tuition waivers for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable), paid time off, paid state holidays, a mandatory retirement plan, and other benefits. For more information, visit Equal Opportunity URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement may be subject to applicable bargaining unit procedures. Pre‑Employment Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal background report paid for by the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr